2011

Warriors sign record class of 47 East Central Commu–

nity College head football coach Brian Anderson had a big smile on his face after reviewing the record number of players who signed letters of intent Wednesday, Feb. 2 on National Signing Day. Anderson said he is "very pleased" that 47 high school standouts chose to continue their careers on the Decatur campus. Among those signees were several players from area schools including one from Leake Academy and three each from South Leake and Scott Central. "This was our first full recruiting season here at East Central, and I 'm very pleased with the results," said the second– year head coach. "We not only focused our efforts on football players but good people and good families. "I cannot emphasize character enough as we try to build a program here at East Central Community College. We (coaches and players) are very hungry for 'Warrior Football' to be a winner." Included in the signing class was Leake Academy kicker/punter Dylan Alford who played a btg role m the Rebel s' A advancement to the MAIS AA state ch mp1 n"hip

From Rebel to Warrior Leake Academy kicker Dylan joined, fron left, by grandmother Alford, seated , chose to continue his Diane Alfor d , dad Thomas Cameron foo tba ll career with the East and LA coach Brian Pickens. Not Central Wa rri or s next fall on pictured is his mother, Lisa Nationa l Signing Day. Be was Cameron. game in November. lineman LaKenneth Wei-

lineman Maha Bradford: 6'3", 180-pound defenc:h•e back Joe Brown; and 6'5-, 230-pound offen!'ive line– man Shaquille PatriCk. The Warriors will begin the 2011 campm!m by t raveling to Northeast Mississippi Communit~ College on Sept. 1.

A trio of players from dman and 6'0", 190-pound the MHSAA 1A playoff wtde receiver/defensive team from South Leake back Dimitri Shepard. also agreed to take their The Warnors also talents to Decatur. brought a trio of Scott Th...,_ e Wildcab ~ er n ra ebel into the 6'1 ", 220-pound line- fold . backer Tarus White; 6'5", Those Rebels included 250-pounds defensive 6.., , 240-pou:l. J def~;;nsive

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